Weekly Construction Report for Parts of East and Middle Tennessee for November 7 - November 13, 2013

Thursday, November 07, 2013 | 08:14am

BRADLEY COUNTY, I-75 construction of a concrete Bulb-Tee Beam Bridge, including grading, drainage and paving at the Exit 20 interchange (U.S. 64 Bypass East, U.S. 74 East, SR-311, APD-40) (LM 4.86) in Cleveland: Work continues on this project. On Thursday evening November 7, 2013 traffic will be down to one lane on I 75 northbound at exit 20 and at the northbound exit ramp to move a barrier wall. The contractor may need to intermittently shut down the northbound exit ramp very briefly at various times during this work. The contractor will be working on clearing and drainage during this report period. APD-40 South going toward I-75 is down to one lane from Exit 20 to the end of the project. The designated right turn lane on APD-40 will be closed to allow the contractor to begin widening the roadway. Signs will be posted and flaggers will assist with traffic control if needed. Additionally, the I-75 northbound on-ramp will be reduced to a 16-foot lane. Any work requiring interstate lane closures is limited to Sunday through Thursday nights between 7PM - 6AM. THP will assist with traffic control as necessary during interstate lane closures. Estimated project completion date is November 2015.

BRADLEY COUNTY, Benton Pike, Durkee Road ,and Michigan Avenue, grading, drainage, and paving on a State Industrial Access route serving the Whirlpool Corporation: The contractor continues work on this project at the Whirlpool Corporation plant. There will be intermittent lane shifts while the contractor is working on Durkee Road and Benton Pike for the duration of this project. Traffic will be down to one lane on Benton Pike as the contractor is laying storm drain pipe across the road at several locations. Please observe the construction signs in the work zone. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion date is July 2014.

BRADLEY and POLK COUNTIES, SR-74 (GA225/Spring Place Road) between the Tennessee/Georgia State Line and SR-313 (Ladd Springs Road) construction of two concrete box bridges over the Conasauga River Overflow (LM 0.01) and the Conasauga River (LM 0.14) including grading, drainage and paving: This project is complete pending final inspection and the bridges are now open to traffic. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

BRADLEY COUNTY, The resurfacing (thin mix overlay) on U.S. 64 (S.R. 60) beginning at SR-311 (L.M. 10.97) and extending to Spring Creek Drive (L.M. 14.67) in Cleveland: Work continues on this project. The contractor will be milling and paving during this report period. There will be temporary lane closures as required on this project. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Please be aware of ramp closures during construction at night, and observe flaggers and traffic control devices. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

CANNON / WARREN COUNTY, U.S. 70S (SR-1) grading, drainage, and construction of a concrete I beam bridge from near SR-281 in Cannon County to near SR-287 in Warren County: Work continues on this project. All motorists should use caution and be alert to construction equipment and vehicles on the project. Flaggers may be present on side roads. Estimated project completion date is December 2013.

CANNON / WARREN COUNTY, U.S. 70S (SR-1) paving from near SR-281 in Cannon County to Spring Valley Road in McMinnville, Warren County: Work continues on this project. All motorists should use caution and be alert to construction equipment and vehicles on the project. Flaggers may be present on side roads. No interruption of traffic is expected. Estimated project completion date is September 2014.

COFFEE COUNTY, I-24 grading, drainage and paving at the eastbound and westbound weigh stations from MM 117-115.5: The contractor will have lane closures on I-24 East and West between the hours of 6PM-6AM to build up the inside shoulder to full-depth paving in preparation for installation of barrier rail. At least one travel lane will remain open to traffic at all times during this work. THP will assist with traffic control as necessary. Following barrier rail installation, shoulder closures will go into effect in this area. Estimated project completion date is November 2014.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, SR-462 new construction from U.S. 70 (SR-1) to U.S. 70N (SR-1), including grading, drainage and paving: Work continues on this project. Currently there are no lane closures that will result from this project. Motorists should be alert for construction vehicles and equipment that may be entering or leaving the jobsite. Estimated project completion date is June 2014.

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, U.S. 127 (SR-28) bridge repair over Obed River (LM 17.50): Construction signs, portable barrier rail, arrowboards and barrels have been installed to reduce traffic from two lanes to one lane on both the northbound and southbound bridges. Estimated project completion date is November 2014.

DEKALB COUNTY, SR-26 (U.S. 70) construction of a welded steel plate girder bridge and three retaining walls over the Caney Fork River and Sligo Road (LM 24.58): This bridge replacement project is underway. During construction, the current bridge over the river will remain open to traffic until the new structure is constructed and able to carry traffic. The contractor may have short lane closures to perform various operations on an as-needed basis. Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control. Estimated project completion date is June 2016.

FENTRESS COUNTY, U.S. 127 (SR-28) bridge repair over Wolf River (LM 7.56): Work continues on this project. Temporary traffic signals have been activated, and the bridge is down to one lane and controlled by the signals for the duration of the project. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as necessary. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

FENTRESS COUNTY, U.S. 127 (SR-28) resurfacing (thin mix overlay) from south of Hoodtown Rd. (LM 10.34) to south of Airport Rd. (LM 13.41)bridge repair over Wolf River (LM 7.56): Paving operations have begun on this project. Flaggers will be used to navigate traffic through the project. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

HAMILTON COUNTY, U.S. 41 (SR-8, Ringgold Rd.) grading, drainage and paving at the intersection of I 75 South off-ramp (LM 1.07) at Exit 1: Work on this project continues. The contractor will be working on Exit 1 on I-75 South at East Ridge performing temporary lane shifts and lane reduction operations during this report period. Work will take place between the hours of 7AM and 6PM on Mondays through Saturdays. Unless a major backup occurs, traffic on I-75 should not be affected. In the future this job could require a temporary lane/shoulder closure on I-75 South. THP and flaggers will assist with traffic control as necessary. Estimated project completion date is December 2013.

HAMILTON COUNTY, U.S. 27 (SR-29) reconstruction project from Manufacturers Road (Olgiati Bridge over the Tennessee River) to U.S. 127 (SR-8, Signal Mountain Boulevard): Weather permitting, the contractor will have lane closures throughout the project area on weeknights from 7PM to 6AM to perform road work. During this report period, the contractor will also be working on retaining walls and bridges throughout the project area. During nighttime work, at least one lane will remain open in each direction. THP will assist with traffic control on the project as necessary. Estimated project completion date is February 2015.

HAMILTON COUNTY, Shallowford Road widening project from Gunbarrel Road to Jenkins Road, including grading drainage, and paving: Work continues on this project. Traffic has been switched to the new pavement on the north side of the roadway to will allow the contractor access to work on the south side of the roadway. Drivers are urged to be alert to the new pattern and obey all traffic signs. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control as necessary. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

HAMILTON COUNTY, U.S. 27 (Rossville Blvd.) resurfacing from Foust Street (LM 5.62) to the Georgia State Line (LM 7.93): Work on this project continues. The contractor will have lane closures Thursday, November 7 in both directions to perform striping operations from 7PM to 6AM. From Sunday, November 10 – Wednesday, November 13 the contractor will be working on project during daylight hours. No lane closures will be in place but workers will slow traffic’s speed to stripe project. THP and/or flaggers will be present to assist with traffic control as necessary. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

HAMILTON COUNTY, construction of a State Industrial Access route serving Volkswagen Group of America, including grading, drainage and paving: Work on this project continues. The contractor is in the process of clearing and taking care of environmental measures in order to start on road and drainage. Traffic will not be impacted at this time therefore, no lane closures are needed. Estimated project completion date is September 2014.

HAMILTON COUNTY, SR-58 resurfacing from north of Eller Road (LM 6.43) to Lakewood Acres Drive (LM 9.20): Work on project continues. The contractor will be paving during this report period. There will be temporary lane closures as required on this project. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. Flaggers will be in place to assist with traffic control. Estimated completion time is November 2013.

HAMILTON and BRADLEY COUNTIES, I-75 from MM 13.9 to MM 25.3 expansion of Chattanooga SmartWay Intelligent Traffic System: Work on this project continues. There will be daytime shoulder closures throughout the project area as the contractor performs work for future traffic cameras and dynamic message signs. Estimated completion date is May 2014.

JACKSON COUNTY, SR-262 bridge repair over Cumberland River (LM 7.56): Work continues on this project. Temporary traffic signals have been activated, and the bridge is down to one lane and controlled by the signals for the duration of the project. During this report period, the contractor will close the bridge for short durations while pouring concrete from 7AM – 5PM. Motorists should expect delays. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as necessary. Estimated project completion date is May 2014.

MARION COUNTY, U.S. 41 (U.S. 64, U.S. 72, SR-2) replacement of the truss bridge over the Tennessee River at Nickajack Lake (LM 21.14) with a multi-span steel plate girder bridge: The truss bridge is now closed to all through traffic until the new adjacent bridge currently under construction is completed. A detour route that adds an additional 1.5 miles to the current route is posted. Estimated project completion date is February 2014.

MCMINN COUNTY, SR-30 widening project, including grading, drainage, paving, construction of a concrete box beam bridge and retaining wall from County Road 609 to the 4-lane section in Etowah: The contractor is moving dirt in this phase of the project. County Road 607 is currently closed, and a marked detour is in place. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Traffic is now detoured onto the new traffic lanes starting from east of County Road 609 and detouring back onto the old SR-30 at County Road 623. Drivers are urged to use caution and pay attention to construction signs in this area. Estimated project completion is November 2014.

MCMINN COUNTY, Riceville-Decatur Road miscellaneous safety improvements from SR-30 (LM 0.00) to I-75 (LM 8.60); resurfacing (either microsurface or thin mix alternate) from Darrel Davis Road (LM 1.116) to I-75 (LM 8.600): There will be lane closures while paving is taking place on County Road 100. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion is November 2013.

MCMINN COUNTY, SR-30 Miscellaneous safety improvements at the Tennessee Wesleyan College pedestrian crossing in Athens (LM 10.41): The contractor will begin work during this report period. Please be aware of intermittent lane changes. Estimated project completion is November 2013.

MEIGS COUNTY, SR-30 relocation beginning east of the Tennessee River to west of SR-58: Work continues on this project. Traffic will not be affected at this time. Flaggers will assist with traffic control as needed. Estimated project completion is November 2013.

RHEA and MEIGS COUNTIES, SR-30 bridge repair over Tennessee River (LM 17.26): Work is substantially complete on this project, and all lanes on the bridge are open to traffic. Estimated project completion date is November 2013.

WARREN COUNTY, SR56; repair of bridge over Mountain Creek (LM 22.47): The bridge currently is down to only one lane of traffic, and it is being maintained and controlled by a temporary signal for the safety of the traveling public. Motorists should expect delays up to 6 minutes. Project completion date is May 2014.

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